Enzo Maresca said following Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager is a “privilege” but admitted he is aware how the successors to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger struggled at Manchester United and Arsenal. Maresca took over at City last month and, at his first press conference in the role, said he understands the challenge … Read more
Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after 10 years, and that “exceptions” could be made for his salary. On Thursday, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini … Read more
Bridgehampton Polo Club – Mercedes Benz Championship. Corbis via Getty Images (Editor’s note: This article was originally published on May 20, 1996.) Janie Wilcox has spent every summer for the past 10 years in the Hamptons, and has never rented a house or paid for anything, except the occasional jitney ticket. In the early 1980s, … Read more
Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Manchester City to deny making an approach for Rodri following sensational reports of a pre-transfer agreement. The Spanish giants are fuming over claims that a deal has been struck for the World Cup Golden Ball winner, insisting that his style does not align with Jose Mourinho’s current tactical setup. Real … Read more
Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut, David Brekalo and Ivan Angulo each scored his first goal of the season, and Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since before the World Cup break. Griezmann was acquired in March from Atlético Madrid — where … Read more
Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million). The club record fee for City eclipses the 100 million pounds ($139 million) it paid for Jack Grealish in 2021 and is among the biggest ever in the Premier League. The … Read more
After joining Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for £35m, Anderson became an integral player as the club finished seventh in the Premier League and qualified for Europe for the first time in 30 years. Last season, Anderson helped Forest to the Europa League semi-finals and was the Premier League leader for touches and duels … Read more
Elliot Anderson has called Manchester City the “kings of Manchester” after completing his £116m move to the club from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old was a key part of England’s third-place finish at the World Cup, having been an ever-present for Forest in the Premier League last season. Before Morgan Rogers’ £117m transfer to Chelsea from … Read more
Rodri could face an extended period of time out with a back injury, which may require surgery. The 30-year-old Manchester City midfielder returned to his finest form at the World Cup following two injury-plagued seasons. Having captained Spain to Sunday’s 1-0 final win over Argentina at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Rodri was awarded the Golden … Read more
Local news This is BU’s first pilot agreement in more than 25 years. People walk on the Boston University campus near Marsh Church. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe Boston University The City of Boston and the City of Boston have finalized the largest Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement in the city’s history, officials said. … Read more